Shane Gregory Owens, Ph.D., ABPP

Psychologist

Emerging Adult Mental Health

Talking with your college kid about safe sex

Updated: Apr 30

MOST PARENTS KNOW SEX is complicated, and that it can be difficult to talk about the subject with their kids.

But sex can be particularly complicated for students adjusting to life in college. That's why parents should take time to revisit the topic and make sure their incoming college kids understand what safeguards are in place to prevent sexual assault.

Here are important and effective ways you can help your child stay safe on campus ...